Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant | Acorns

Acorns is how everyday consumers save & invest for the long term. By putting tools of wealth-making in everyone's hands, Acorns has become the largest subscription service in U.S. consumer finance, serving nearly 5 million everyday Americans. Customers get:

• Automated investing in diversified portfolios, built with help from experts.
• Easy retirement account that allows customers to invest in their future in minutes, no expertise required.
• Banking that invests with every swipe, allows you to invest from each paycheck, and helps customers get paid up to 2 days early
• Investment account for kids, multiple kids included
• Investment bonuses from brands where you shop
• Money news and education on-the-go

And so much more, all in one app! To date, customers have invested $12.5 billion with Acorns, much of it in spare change. From acorns, mighty oaks do grow!

Acorns is seeking a Senior Accountant to help manage the day to day and month-end accounting processes for the organization. This role will report directly to the Accounting Manager and work to develop and implement new processes to help address risks while allowing for scalability in the finance department.

This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine, CA or New York, NY offices.

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionately about Acorns' mission, vision and values, please apply.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Performing and reviewing month-end reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Preparing and analyzing monthly fluctuations in P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare information needed for SOX audits, external audit and tax packages
• Documenting key accounting processes and performing related accounting operation controls.
• Performing other accounting and financial ad-hoc reporting as directed.

Within 1 month, you will:

• Introduce and integrate yourself to team members
• Familiarize yourself with current accounting systems and processes.
• Learn about the company’s product offerings.
• Learn about the fundamentals of Acorns mission and vision.
• Get familiar with department objectives and key results.

Within 6 months, you will:

• Implement processes and procedures for identified areas of risk and where control gaps exist
• Review reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and analyze income statement accounts
• Train and coach the staff to set them up for success and growth opportunities
• Contribute to audit preparation, record keeping and paperless document control
• Manage the month-end close process to ensure tasks are completed timely for review
• Assist with tax returns and other tax filings
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
• Work cross-functionally with other departments across the organization

Within 12 months, you will:

• Be able to design and implement processes and procedures to continue to make the department more efficient and scalable
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

What you will bring to Acorns:

• BS in Accounting or Finance with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• 3-4 years of professional accounting experience. Big Four experience highly desired. CPA preferred
• Prior experience with an ERP system preferred (NetSuite, Intacct, Great Plains, SAP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, but unafraid to ask questions
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Driven to learn fast, be creative, and win as a team
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options
• A comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexible paid time off
• Numerous career possibilities that allow you to grow with Acorns
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission and our customers.
• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

Mission:

With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming; beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Acorns believes diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team. We need a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.

Values:

1. Lead with heart
2. Make bold decisions
3. Always build trust
4. Never stop growing
5. Find a way

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